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- Keyword:
- school board , school superintendent, role of relationship , State of New Jersey, and stakeholders
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Reisenauer, Lauren
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/26/2018
- Date Modified:
- 02/21/2025
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Hunger-free kids , Health, Tenth Grade Students, Body Max Index BMI, Urban Secondary School, Lunch Program , children, Nutrition, quantitative study, and obesity
- Creator:
- Menezes, Megan
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 02/21/2025
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Special Education, Referral Service Teams, Change , Public Law , Handicapped Children Act, Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Disabilities Act (IDEA), and New Jersey
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Cleveland, Denise
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 02/21/2025
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Academic Achievement, Northern New Jersey, Urban High School, Case Study, Extracurricular Activities, Students, participation, comprehensive , Proficiency Assessment scores, SAT scores, gender, race, academic placement, and socioeconomic status
- Creator:
- Martin, Gurczeski Jr
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 02/21/2025
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Comparative study , Two English, Second Language, ELL learners, instructions, WIDA ACCESS test, New Jersey, and quantitative study
- Creator:
- Lozanski, Yvette
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 02/21/2025
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- High School Proficiency Assessment, New Jersey, Achievement , Development , Small Learning Community, Junior Academy Model, Urban High School, laws, NJ Achieve, Davy’s Report, ESEA, organizational structures , and Ferris High School
- Creator:
- Gentile, Gary James
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 02/21/2025
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- Within the past decade, American politics seemed to have become more divided, and with this has come the spread of more radical beliefs in mainstream culture. This includes conspiracy theories, which can be described as an attempt "to explain the ultimate causes of significant social and political events and circumstances with claims of secret plots by two or more powerful actors" (Brugger 2022). This study aims to show how conspiracy theories are spread and why people believe them. This was done by administering surveys to both students and adults, primarily at Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, New Jersey, to get an idea of what an average person understands or believes about various popular conspiracy theories. Interviews were also conducted with both believers and nonbelievers to further learn about the mindset of both groups. Finally, analysis was conducted of two major conspiracy theory websites, in order to see what kind of information is commonly spread among conspiracy theory circles.
- Subject:
- Communication & Media Culture
- Creator:
- Lynch, John
- Contributor:
- Barna Donovan, Ph.D., Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 06/13/2023
- Date Modified:
- 02/20/2025
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Description:
- During the 2016 Presidential elections, former President Donald Trump called on Americans and politicians to work together to “Make America Great Again.” In their efforts, right-wing conservatives have worked diligently to limit and reinvent knowledge and history to students. Between 2021-2022, PEN America reported 1,648 books being banned across the nation. This censorship of knowledge is not new, but it is also not a good sign for the trajectory of America. Should these book bans continue, the United States May find itself succumbing to fascist ideologies and control. The ways in which books are currently being banned fall in line with fascist tactics meant to uplift a false utopia, create divide amongst people, and promote fear. This thesis will look at the ways in which book banning is used as a political tool and its increasing premonition of the possibility of America becoming a fascist state.
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Creator:
- Marcillo-Gomez, Rebecca
- Contributor:
- Devin Heyward, Ph.D., Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 06/13/2023
- Date Modified:
- 02/20/2025
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Keyword:
- Meaningful Support, Expectation, Mixed-Methods Study , Northern New Jersey, Common Core English Language Arts Standards, Grade 5 Social Studies Curriculum, principal perceptions, teacher perceptions, and School and Staffing Survey (SASS)
- Subject:
- Education and Leadership
- Creator:
- Ross, Christine K.
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/06/2020
- Date Modified:
- 11/12/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
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- Keyword:
- Boundary-Spanning Theory , Jesuit Anchor Institutions, Community, internal perspectives, and external perspectives
- Subject:
- Eduction
- Creator:
- Chiaravalloti, Nicholas A.
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/25/2018
- Date Modified:
- 10/29/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Students’ Academic Self-Ratings, Student Engagement, Educator Influence, student-faculty relations, 2013 CIRP Freshman Survey, and ANOVA
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Ferraro, Stephen
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/26/2018
- Date Modified:
- 10/29/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Fundraising, Completion rates, NJ Community Colleges, Financial, low economic settings, American society, and worldwide demand
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Aribe, Stephen Chukwuemeka
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/25/2018
- Date Modified:
- 10/29/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Pediatric , Pharyngitis , and Reduce Antibiotic Prescriptions
- Subject:
- Nursing
- Creator:
- Camacho-Walsh, Mercedes
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/25/2018
- Date Modified:
- 10/29/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Reflective Writings , Urban High Schools, Self Control, Themes At-Risk, Students Prevention Behavioral, and Academic Growth
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Burch, David W.
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/25/2018
- Date Modified:
- 10/29/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Hiring Practices , Elementary Public School Principals , New Jersey, characteristics, and Monmouth County
- Creator:
- Huguenin, Jeffrey
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 10/29/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Principals' Self-Perception, Leadership Style, Peer Ranking, School Performance , Public Elementary Schools , New Jersey , and Reports
- Creator:
- Bormann, John E.
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 10/29/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Teacher Perception , One-to-One Computing Environment, Student Engagement , Technology, and 21st century
- Creator:
- Fiorillo, Michael
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 10/29/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- Teachers' Decisions, Integrate Technology Educational Tools , Urban Elementary Public Schools, and students' learning styles
- Creator:
- Barbaran, Claudio
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 10/29/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- smoking cessation, motivational interviewing, smoking cessation treatment, effects of tobacco smoking, smoking cessation interventions in outpatient setting, and EMR Prompts
- Subject:
- Nursing
- Creator:
- Balut, Mary Ann
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/25/2018
- Date Modified:
- 10/11/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- sociocultural, systemic, and race-concordant
- Subject:
- Biology
- Creator:
- Cruz, Francisco
- Contributor:
- Katherine Wydner, Ph.D.
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 05/14/2024
- Date Modified:
- 05/14/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Keyword:
- hydration, hypohydration, performance, and dehydration
- Subject:
- Exercise Science
- Creator:
- Lamdin, Kenji
- Contributor:
- Jay Garrels, Ph.D.
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 05/14/2024
- Date Modified:
- 05/14/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Keyword:
- in-person learning, young adults, sexually transmitted disease, sexual health, and sexually transmitted infection
- Creator:
- Patel, Mishree
- Contributor:
- Suzanne Carr, Ph.D., R.N.
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 05/14/2024
- Date Modified:
- 05/14/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Keyword:
- Comparative Study, Educator Undergraduate, Graduate Backgrounds , Student Understanding of Engineering , Engineering Careers, Underwater Robotics Program, Next Generation Science Standards, science teachers, quantitative study, ex-post facto WaterBotics, engineering , and STEM
- Creator:
- Scribner, John Adam
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 04/16/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- intersectionality, black women, race, politics, feminism, and stereotypes
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Creator:
- Camara, Fatima
- Contributor:
- Anna Brown, Ph.D.
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 04/11/2024
- Date Modified:
- 04/11/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Description:
- This study focuses on understanding the impact of voice on a student conduct administrator’s role and retention in that role at community colleges. By understanding the development of student services from the Colonial era to present day and providing background information about the different types of approaches utilized to address student conduct violations, this study builds the framework to understand the impact of voice on a student conduct administrator’s role and retention in that role at community colleges. The theoretical frameworks-exit, voice, loyalty, (Hirschman, 1970), use of the ProSocial Voice (Dyne, Ang, & Botero, 2003), and principles of effective retention (Tinto, 1987) provide the foundation for the use of a qualitative narrative approach to answer the research questions (1) what impact does the ability to use voice as a student conduct administrator have on the professional’s remaining in the position? (1a) what, if any, impact does the ability to facilitate change in the institution’s student conduct process influence the professional’s remaining in the position? (1b) what, if any, impact does a student conduct administrator’s ability to advocate for the use of an approach of their choosing to address conduct violations influence his or her remaining in the position? 12 60-90 minute interviews were conducted with current student conduct administrators that work at the community college institution. Chapter 1 informs the reader about the problem, chapter two provides a detailed literature review, chapter 3 outlines the methodology and sample while chapter four provides themes of the study and data analysis. The final chapter, chapter five, discusses the findings, and recommendations for policy, practice and future studies.
- Keyword:
- Community College , Impact of voice, Student Conduct, and Administrator's Role
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Bhatt, Juhi
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/25/2018
- Date Modified:
- 02/29/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- The demands of high-stakes testing, tenure reform, and teacher accountability have dominated the landscape of education for almost two decades. The expectations placed on public schools require leadership that supports and motivates teachers to perform at extremely high levels. Public schools therefore must fill their institutions with principals who possess a leadership style that can inspire and empower teachers to tackle these demands and set a clear vision for the future of their schools. Transformational leadership is a model of leadership that has been shown to elevate and motivate followers to perform beyond organizational expectations. The purpose of this study is to examine the common transformational leadership behaviors and methods of application utilized by public school principals. This study uses quantitative and qualitative methods of research separated into two stages. In the first stage, the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire-Self (MLQ) was used to survey 66 public school principals in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The results of the survey were analyzed and used to develop a cohort of 10 principals to participate in the qualitative stage of the study. In this second stage, the cohort of 10 principals participated in face-to-face semi-structured interviews in order for the researcher to further examine their behaviors and methods of application. The data from the MLQ and the interviews revealed that transformational leadership exists in public schools in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The results from this study identified specific behaviors and methods of application that align with the four domains of transformational leadership. This study contributes to the existing research on transformational leadership and also provides current public school principals with information regarding behaviors that can be implemented to enhance their practices. Further research that builds upon the application of transformational leadership and its effect on variables such as school climate, teacher turnover, and student achievement would reveal the influence that transformational leadership has on other aspects of school leadership.
- Keyword:
- Public School , Transformational leadership Practices, high-stakes testing, tenure reform, leadership style, Transformational leadership , quantitative methods, qualitative methods , Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire-Self (MLQ) , Monmouth County, New Jersey, school climate, teacher turnover, student achievement, and school leadership
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Aldarelli, Edward
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/25/2018
- Date Modified:
- 02/29/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- Using paraprofessionals to meet the social, self-care, and instructional needs of special education students began in the 1960s. The roles, duties, and expectations for these paraprofessionals evolved over the subsequent fifty years. Special education paraprofessionals play an important role in the education of students with disabilities. Since the inclusion of students with disabilities in nationally mandated assessments, their utilization has increased (Brenton, 2010). The research literature has shown that these paraprofessionals have not received adequate training for, or supervision while, performing their responsibilities and duties. Findings from the literature also highlight that these individuals provide a disproportionate amount of instruction to students with disabilities when compared to certified educators. This study focused on the responsibilities, duties, and professional needs of special education paraprofessionals in kindergarten through sixth grades. Using a concurrent mixed methods design, it utilized a three-part survey and one-time interviews to inform recommendations for expanding data collection and creating a sustainable learning community for the specific sample analyzed during this study. The current study found that many of the responsibilities and duties of this sample of special education paraprofessionals are different from those revealed in previous research. According to their responses, they do not operate independently, and they spend a significant amount of time following the teachers’ lessons plans and working under the teachers’ direct supervision. This sample of professional development needs focused on duties and responsibilities that they would like to learn more about or perform better, including training in behavior management and one-on-one tutoring.
- Keyword:
- Self-Care , Paraprofessionals, Special Education, and Urban School District
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Bertolero, Kristin
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/25/2018
- Date Modified:
- 02/02/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- Teacher evaluation has existed in many forms throughout history. With or without formal processes teachers are held accountable for student learning and achievement gains through a variety of measures such as standardized test scores, parent feedback, administrative feedback and students' grades. Recent political movement has spurred legislators to support more rigorous and specific evaluation systems that increased accountability of teachers and school districts to link teacher evaluation to student learning. New Jersey adopted the TEACHNJ act in 2012 which required set number of evaluations for tenured and non-tenured teachers, criteria for each evaluation through a variety of models, and test scores and teacher developed assessments were tied into a final score for teachers. If the teacher evaluation system aims to improve practice and identify areas for professional growth, it is important to understand teachers' perceptions on the new system. The purpose of the study was to examine the perceptions of teachers related to the effectiveness of the teacher evaluation system in New Jersey and the perceived benefits and limitations of the new system. This mixed-methods study surveyed teachers from six suburban districts in New Jersey. The districts varied in size and socioeconomic factors, but all districts were in their second year of the new teacher evaluation system. Teachers answered eight survey questions using a Likert scale and two open-ended questions that allowed respondents to expand on any of the questions or any other related comments not addressed in the survey. The study revealed that teachers believe in the fundamental principles that serve evaluation processes. Teachers understood the research behind the systems and the need for accountability. The key in successful teacher evaluation is comprehensive training opportunities for teachers not only in what constitutes effective teaching practices, but with the implementation of these practices into the classroom. Further, teachers need to have training on how to utilize the tools used to manage the evaluation systems so that teachers are not tied up with bureaucratic practices that take away from the time to plan effective lessons or collaborate with colleagues. Additionally, evaluators need to continue to learn alongside the teachers to ensure reliability and consistency within the different evaluations a teacher receives from multiple observers. Further research that aligns teacher evaluation with student achievement, as well as teacher evaluation within a variety of settings with specific evaluation models would be valuable. As new teacher evaluation systems become the norm in districts across the nation, further study would provide school leaders with ways to ensure successful and effective implementation policies that support both students and teachers.
- Keyword:
- Teacher evaluation, NJ School Systems, evaluation systems, and TEACHNJ act
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Ladd, Susan
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 02/02/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- This dissertation investigated the degree to which economic trends in the United States, since the publication of A Nation at Risk in 1983, have influenced subsequent education policy from 1983 to 2010. It aimed to examine the interrelatedness of economic trends within American society, as defined by employment, earning power, and the gap between the rich and poor; how corporate and private philanthropy have created the economic impetus for educational foundations; and how corporate needs, as dictated by economic trends, influence educational policy. This influence effectuated the inception of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), an educational reform movement that has resulted in the expansion of government, the advancement of a nationalized curriculum whose primary concern is developing “college and career readiness” skills, and the establishment of new industries driven by the demands of markets associated with a nationalized curriculum.
- Keyword:
- Corporate Influence, United States, 1983 - 2010, economic trends, A Nation at Risk, earning power, rich and poor, employment, and Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Jacobson, Tiffany
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 02/01/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate the impact of New Jersey’s permanent Interdistrict School Choice Program relative to equity as perceived by participating school superintendents. This researcher measured the impact of New Jersey’s Interdistrict School Choice program utilizing quantitative and qualitative data collected via a web-based survey instrument, the New Jersey Interdistrict School Choice Perception of Equity Inventory. In this approach, data from Likert questions and open-ended responses were used to evaluate superintendent’s perceptions based upon the independent variables of district socioeconomic status, district geographic classification and district enrollment dynamic. A triangulation design mixed methodology was employed to converge both the quantitative data and qualitative data for analysis. The quantitative survey data was utilized to compute inventory scores for each participant that were disaggregated based upon the independent variables. This researcher subsequently conducted ANOVA tests to determine if there were significant differences in the superintendents’ perceptions of the impact of the Interdistrict School Choice Program. The qualitative data, generated from the survey open-ended responses was pattern coded and analyzed for frequency. Finally, this researcher validated and interpreted the combined quantitative and qualitative results. The results of the study were that 71 participating superintendents held overall positive perceptions of the impact of the New Jersey Interdistrict School Choice program relative to equity. There were no significant differences in the perceptions of participating superintendents based on district socioeconomic status, district geographic classification and district enrollment dynamic.
- Keyword:
- New Jersey Interdistrict Public School Choice Program, School Superintendents, Equity Inventory, district socioeconomic status, district geographic classification, district enrollment dynamic, school finance, equity, and educational leadership
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Zywicki, Robert R.
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 01/31/2024
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- visuals, graphics, rasterization, computers, video games, and ray tracing
- Subject:
- Computer Science
- Creator:
- Prothero, Matthew
- Contributor:
- Albert Realuyo, Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 12/21/2023
- Date Modified:
- 12/21/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Description:
- The construction industry in New Jersey has long provided a viable opportunity to young men and women searching for employment as an alternative to continuing education beyond high school. Although New Jersey's county vocational school systems were established and are funded for the purposes of educating and training students in prerequisite skill sets for work force positions, discussions with the administration of today’s county vocational school districts suggests that enrollment in many of the programs developed to prepare students for construction industry or building trades programs has been decreasing. This mixed methods study examined the evolution of building trades education in New Jersey’s county vocational high school system through the perspective of the administrators charged with leading the districts currently offering programming in the same. More specifically, these administrators were asked to identify the variables they believe to have contributed to a perceived decline in enrollment in these courses. The null hypothesis tested as part of this study was that there is no statistically significant relationship among New Jersey county vocational school administrators’ perceptions and the variables that impact enrollment in high school level Building Trades programming. In addition to testing the null hypothesis, role emphasis was placed on answering the following, research questions: 1. What are the variables that have impacted enrolment in Building Trades programming at the high school level? 2. Are there notable differences in beliefs of the respondents based on the population of the county in which the school districts operate? 3. Is there a program structure that is more effective at maintaining consistent enrollment than others, i.e. shared time programming vs. full time programming? 4. Are county vocational school districts moving away from offering prerequisite coursework in traditionally less academic trades and more towards traditionally highly academic trades, i.e. engineering, technology and medicine?
- Keyword:
- New Jersey, County vocational school systems, High School Enrollment, Trades Programs, Employment, and Building Trades programming
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- LaValva, Stephen Vincent
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 11/20/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- Study abroad has been a part of the curricular and co-curricular programming of higher education since 1875. Yet, despite the long history, a literature search revealed that study abroad is the least examined of the high impact practices (HIPs) related to engagement theory. Further, despite its promise as a retention strategy, study abroad has never been fully explored as a solution to the retention ills of higher education. Therefore, using data from the 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), this study analyzed the engagement and retention value of higher education, principally through the use of MANOVAs and Mann-Whitney U tests. To learn more about the engagement practices of students who study abroad and elucidate learning style characteristics of study abroad participants, an analysis using Chi-square testing was conducted about students’ participation in study abroad, other voluntary high impact practices, and co-curricular activities. The results of the analysis illuminated that study abroad participants have a significant, impactful tendency to hyper-participate during and after their study abroad experience, suggesting an overall positive effect on the outcome variables. Students who studied abroad made significant gains in relation to Tinto’s construct of social integration; this was consistent across race/ethnicity, academic major, and gender factors. The students made different gains in retention, albeit to varying degrees, as measured by level of academic integration and positive feelings about institutional actions. Finally, students demonstrated engagement gains that were mostly significant; these differed by race/ethnicity, academic major, and gender. As a result of these findings, leaders in higher education should consider study abroad as a tool to help students socially integrate, increase their engagement, and, among certain student populations, increase retention. If study abroad were integrated as a part of the core curriculum, study abroad would stifle the high dropout rates currently plaguing American higher education.
- Keyword:
- Study abroad, Student engagement, Reduce dropouts, Higher education institutions, high impact practices (HIPs), MANOVAs, Mann-Whitney U tests, and Chi-square testing
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Lily M., Di Maggio
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 11/17/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- Are fraternities still relevant to the college student experience? By examining the moral, student, and leadership development of IFC fraternity men, while controlling for institutional and student characteristics, the current study analyzed the roots of the purported value-added nature of fraternities using data from the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership (MSL). Specifically, the current study examined fraternity men’s gains in self-authorship, internalized moral perspective, advancement along Kohlberg’s model of moral reasoning, and the individual “c’s” of the social change model while controlling for the variables of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and parental education. This quantitative study used both descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze data from a national dataset; inferential analysis was performed using Kruskal-Wallis one-way Analysis of Variance and the Mann-Whitney U test as a post hoc analysis. The interesting and troubling findings of this study allowed for the elucidation of much needed policy change, new best practice, and a call for reform in the fraternity movement.
- Keyword:
- Fraternity, College student, IFC , self-authorship, internalized moral perspective, Kohlberg’s model, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, parental education, Kruskal-Wallis one-way Analysis of Variance, and Mann-Whitney U test
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Dowiak, Shawn Michael
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 11/17/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of a PLC model as theorized by Hord (1997) and as influenced by Bandura's (1997) theory of self-efficacy on grade 4 mathematics and language arts literacy achievement on High-Stakes Criterion-Based Assessments (HSCBA). The researcher conducted this study in an urban New Jersey elementary setting and utilized a longitudinal non-experimental quantitative design. The researcher measured total population, ethnic sub groups and special education achievement through an analysis of the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK) among 1,479 4th grade students to determine if there was a statistically significant link between PLCs and student achievement levels. The researcher subsequently conducted a series of ANOVAs on the NJASK4 data obtained. The study results support the benefit of PLCs as capacity-building, efficacy-supporting structure that improves student achievement.
- Keyword:
- Professional learning, Elementary level, Urban New Jersey , PLC model, High-Stakes Criterion-Based Assessments (HSCBA), and New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJASK)
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Terrell, Jerard L.
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 11/16/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- The purpose of this study was to examine the sustained impact of participation in the Tools of the Mind preschool program on language arts, mathematics, reading and writing achievement in middle school, the specific impact of participation on racial subgroups and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and the effects of student mobility on academic achievement. Using a nonexperimental, quantitative, longitudinal design, the achievement of the original cohort of students who participated in the program was examined over 2 consecutive years. The results of the study suggest that participation in the Tools of the Mind program increases the overall achievement of socioeconomically disadvantaged students and the writing performance of African American students. Analysis of student mobility data revealed that a high rate of student mobility has a negative impact on student achievement. These study results are consistent with decades of research into the impact of participation in a high-quality preschool program. Caution should be taken in interpreting the results because promotion of the development of self-regulation and executive function, aspects that set the Tools of the Mind program apart from other preschool programs, is not measured by the NJASK, and thus the impact of the program may have been underestimated.
- Keyword:
- Tools of the Mind, Preschool, Middle School, Socioeconomically disadvantaged students , African American Students , and NJASK
- Subject:
- Education
- Creator:
- Millaway, Sally A.
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 11/16/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- Improving quality of care, patient safety and efficiency in healthcare are a national focus. Governmental agencies have taken an interest in identifying and monitoring interventions that will improve patient-centered care as well as other strategies that improve quality of care and/or decrease healthcare costs. The identified problem for this scholarly project is the inadequate identification and management of pain in patients who have undergone interventional cardiac procedures as reported by patient satisfaction scores and Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores. The focus of this project will be to utilize a traffic light pain assessment tool to improve patient self-reporting and early identification of pain, which should result in the rapid intervention of pain management treatments by the nursing staff. This goal will be accomplished by instructing patients on the purpose and utilization of the traffic light pain assessment tool. Keywords: pain, traffic light tool, patient satisfaction, patient centered care, HCAHPS scores.
- Keyword:
- Pain, Traffic light tool, Patient satisfaction, Patient centered care, and HCAHPS scores
- Subject:
- Nursing
- Creator:
- Crowley, Barbara
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Date Modified:
- 11/16/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- This qualitative study explored the impact of virtual reality technologies on the educational setting of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as perceived by participating directors of special services. The significant increase in the number of students being diagnosed with ASD affects school districts across the country. These districts struggle to meet the high level of needs for support and services required to ensure students an educational experience that maximizes learning. There are no fixed solutions for students with ASD. However, the expanding market of innovative technologies, including virtual reality technologies, may offer alternative supports in the educational experience of the learner, with claims to provide a particularly facilitatory environment for students with ASD. There is, however, a lack of substantive research examining how directors of special services, frequently one of the the lead decision-makers in determining programming and technology acquisitions for classified students, perceive this relatively new and innovative technology as a potentially effective intervention. Data were collected from eight semistructured interviews with participating directors of special services in both public and private K-12 schools in Monmouth County, New Jersey, as identified through the New Jersey Department of Education’s 2016-17 Directory of Directors/Supervisors of Pupil Personnel/Special Services. Data were analyzed to identify common themes among directors pertaining to the potential impact of virtual reality technologies on the educational experience of students with ASD. Attitudes toward teacher professional development to implement these technologies in the classroom setting were also examined. Data revealed important themes regarding the perceived potential of this intervention. These themes included the importance of life skills and social skills as a priori to academic competencies and the value of interactivity and experiential nature of technology. Data also revealed notablethemes regarding the effective facilitation of staff professional development for implementation of these technologies. Among these were fear and resistance to change, the importance of professional development structure, and the value of a culture of technology. This study contributes to the existing literature regarding best practices in technology integration for supporting students with special needs, particularly those with ASD. It attempts to provide district leaders with a better understanding of the ways in which virtual reality technologies can offer alternative educational supports that may have a positive impact on the academic competencies, life skills, and social skills of students with ASD. The study also provides a lens through which district leaders may better perceive barriers to staff professional development, and how a culture of technology may help mitigate these factors
- Keyword:
- Autism Spectrum, Virtual reality technology, School districts, Innovative technologies, and Special services
- Creator:
- Gleason, Lisa
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/26/2018
- Date Modified:
- 10/27/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- Although proper nutrition has been found to be an essential factor in health maintenance and restoration in the critically ill patient, research has indicated that this population often falls victim to malnutrition while in the intensive care unit (ICU). Malnutrition has been associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and length of stay. Conversely, early initiation of nutritional support has been associated with reduced mortality and morbidity, decreased length of stay, lower rates of infection, and decreased time on mechanical ventilation. Enteral feeding protocols have been found to combat the risk of malnutrition in the critically ill, mechanically ventilated patient, with data suggesting that they may reduce time to feeding initiation, reduce interruptions, and reduce time to reaching goal feeding rates. The goal of this project was to develop an enteral feeding protocol for critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients in a local community hospital based on evidence collected and to measure the impact of this protocol on enteral feeding initiation, advancement to goal rate, and length of stay. While a reduction in time to enteral feeding initiation (p = 0.158) and decreased length of stay (p = 0.861) was found with the introduction of the protocol, the impact was not statistically significant. However, significant reduction in time to enteral feeding goal rate achievement was found (p = 0.004). Based on this data, in addition to research reviewed, it has been concluded that the use of enteral nutritional protocols should be standard in all ICUs in an attempt to improve outcomes and minimize complications among the critically ill, mechanically ventilated patient
- Keyword:
- enteral feeding protocol, enteral nutrition , mechanical ventilation, and critically ill
- Subject:
- Nursing
- Creator:
- Wolleon, Christina
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/26/2018
- Date Modified:
- 10/26/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Keyword:
- HgbA1C , Healthcare, Diabetes management, Type II Diabetes, Elderly, Basal Insulin, Long term care, and Nursing home
- Subject:
- Nursing
- Creator:
- Potash, Diane
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/26/2018
- Date Modified:
- 10/26/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- According to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), 1.6% of Americans identify as gay or lesbian and 0.7% identify as bisexual (Somashekhar, 2014). Applying these statistics to the number of public school teachers in New Jersey indicates that of the more than 114,000 teachers, over 1,800 teachers would identify as gay or lesbian and almost 800 teachers would identify as bisexual (New Jersey Department of Education [NJDOE], 2016). The findings of this study provide insight to the school climate of LGBT teachers and offer guidance to boards of education, administration, and pre-service teacher training programs. This study used qualitative research methods and was divided into two phases. The first phase of the study consisted of participants completing an online survey. Potential participants were notified of the survey through emails, social media, advertisements, flyers/posters, letters, and in-person requests. The survey was accessible to all current public school teachers in New Jersey. Participants were asked to answer questions pertaining to their school environment based on homophobic remarks, harassment, school characteristics, and personal characteristics. The results of this survey were used to create a cohort faction of four teachers. Of the four teachers chosen to continue with the study, two scored the lowest on the survey, indicating a high prevalence of homophobic issues in their schools, and two scored the highest on the survey, indicating a low prevalence of homophobic issues in their schools. The second phase of the study included face-to-face interviews in a semi-structured format. Participants answered open-ended questions. The purpose of the face-to-face interviews was to examine the indicators of school climate as well as the overall school climate for LGBT teachers.
- Subject:
- School Climate, Education, LGBTQ+, and K-12 Public Schools
- Creator:
- Burns, Lori B.
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 10/25/2018
- Date Modified:
- 10/12/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- Using mixed methods, this study examined the perceptions of superintendents of the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating online courses in order to meet graduation requirements in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Twenty-three superintendents completed an online survey that measured perceived advantages and disadvantages of incorporation online courses in order to meet graduation requirements. The survey consisted of four qualitative and forty-two quantitative questions. Qualitative data revealed that superintendents believe online learning to be a part of their futures. Quantitative data was conducted utilizing correlation analysis. These results did not yield statistical significance. Therefore, school factors were then analyzed and plotted to determine differences between the superintendents surveyed. The results of this study were discussed, as were implications for practitioners and researchers The author chooses RESTRICTED ACCESS - Please contact the library for more details.
- Creator:
- Savoia, Lisa M
- Owner:
- skushner@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 01/07/2020
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Dissertation
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- Description:
- In recent years, scientists have come to understand that the effective life span of antimicrobial agents is limited, due to the current crisis pertaining to the rapid emergence of resistant bacteria that is occurring worldwide. As a result, numerous studies have been, and continue to be, conducted in order to find natural alternative sources of antimicrobial agents, with particular interest in sourcing them from plants. The aim of this study is to explore the inhibitory effects of limonene and holy basil tea on Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilms, as well as to observe any synergistic interactions between these agents and the broad-spectrum antibiotic tetracycline that may amplify the inhibition of these biofilms. Limonene and holy basil tea are both plant-based treatments, sourced from the oil of citrus fruits, and from holy basil, respectively. A traditional crystal violet (CV) biofilm assay was used to test the effectiveness of these agents in inhibiting the growth of S. epidermidis biofilms. Trends thus far indicate that these test agents possess antibacterial activity with which to inhibit the formation of S. epidermidis biofilms.
- Subject:
- Biochemistry
- Creator:
- Tamasar, Akshaye
- Contributor:
- Jill Callahan, Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 08/16/2023
- Date Modified:
- 08/16/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Description:
- The following thesis emphasizes the importance of both trust and transparency in the American marketplace with respect to minimizing fraudulent activities through a thorough analysis of the Enron scandal, the FTX scandal, and other instances of accounting fraud. Moreover, this thesis ultimately serves as a means to educate others in such matters through an even more critical description of how such cases impact Americans from an economic regard. The thesis begins by describing the origins of Enron Corporation, in addition to Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling’s promotion of a belligerent work environment. This description further recounts how the many malpractices of Enron – such as its misuse of mark-to-market accounting techniques and special purpose entities – ultimately caused its own collapse. Continuing, the thesis relates this pattern of misconduct to FTX Trading Ltd, a cryptocurrency exchange that filed for bankruptcy after a series of reports concerning the company’s embezzlement of customer funds. This particular part of the thesis demonstrates the notably apparent role of fraud in contemporary society, as many other companies continue to exploit investors through a lack of transparency. The thesis then elaborates on the nature of fraud through an analysis of other cases like those of WorldCom, Waste Management, and Sunbeam Corporation. In reiterating the economic effects of these cases, the thesis also describes the overarching consequences of fraud with respect to investors, employees, creditors, and, most of all, the American public. Finally, the thesis elaborates on the contemporary importance of both trust and transparency by considering the implications of new industries, particularly those related to cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens. This includes an analysis of how companies may efficiently mitigate fraud by following regulatory standards and recognizing the socioeconomic responsibilities they have as institutions with vast influence.
- Subject:
- Accounting
- Creator:
- Memmolo, Alessandro
- Contributor:
- Brigid D'Souza, MBA, CPA, Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 06/13/2023
- Date Modified:
- 06/13/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Description:
- Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series focuses on the adventures of its titular character, Percy Jackson, as he tries to navigate the world of ancient Greek gods he has been thrust into and the impending war that looms over the horizon for the entire series. It has become a best-selling series that has launched multiple spin-off series, movies, and a TV show. While this series is aimed at children and young adults, it still tackles serious issues that existed within the ancient Greek world as well as the modern-day America it takes place in, making it relatable to all ages. Although this series follows some of the traditional tropes and conventions of literature, Riordan manages to subvert these traditional conventions. This thesis will begin with a look into the origins of the Percy Jackson series, developing the background for those unfamiliar with both the series and the author. The next chapter will focus on how Rick Riordan subverts the tropes and conventions surrounding the role of women within both Greek mythology and classical literature, making his audience rethink the merit behind them. Following this, the thesis will look at how Riordan alters the image of Greek mythological gods, subverting the traditional views surrounding them. Finally, the last chapter will focus on how Riordan uses the character of Luke Castellan to serve as a foil for Percy Jackson, subverting the usual protagonist/hero and antagonist/villain archetypes.
- Subject:
- English
- Creator:
- Cabana, Taylor
- Contributor:
- Scott Stoddart, Ph.D., Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 06/13/2023
- Date Modified:
- 06/13/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Description:
- Forensic science is an essential part of solving crimes in the United States, and it is one part that wasn’t heavily looked at until 2009 when the NAS (National Academy of Forensic Science) conducted a study that held that among existing forensic methods, only nuclear DNA analysis had been rigorously shown to have the capacity to consistently demonstrate a connection between an evidentiary sample and a specific individual or source. In addition, the report found that most forensic crime labs were understaffed, underfunded, and undereducated in the actual field. This report fueled many changes throughout the forensic crime laboratories in the United States and ultimately led to an improvement. However, are there still improvements that need to be made to deem these crime laboratories sufficient, and if so, what can be improved? This will be a literary analysis of how much the 2009 NAS study and findings made an impact on the field of forensic science in the Criminal Justice System and will explore different improvements which can be made to processes and methods in forensic science, which could ultimately lead towards a better state of Forensic Science in the United States as a whole.
- Subject:
- Criminal Justice
- Creator:
- Szaro, David
- Contributor:
- Jeanette Wilmanski, Ph.D., Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 06/13/2023
- Date Modified:
- 06/13/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Description:
- This integrative review demonstrates the impact of nightshift work on registered nurse (RN) health and quality of life (QOL) and patient care and outcomes. Bedside nursing entails twenty-four hour patient care and to meet this responsibility, night-shift nurses counter their bodies’ natural circadian rhythm and work overnight until the following morning. Physical impacts from working the night shift include an altered sleep schedule, higher risk for chronic illness and fatigue, poor nutrition and hydration. From a mental standpoint, nurses are more vulnerable to social isolation from the adaptation of a flipped sleep schedule. Other components include decreased job satisfaction and performance. Alongside sleep deprivation, a decrease in job satisfaction and job performance ultimately impact the nurse’s ability to care for patients. A decrease in mental function will impact nurses’ assessments, decisions, etc. Making decisions becomes difficult when you cannot process thoughts and assess situations clearly. It can be argued that while it is important to provide overnight care, the nurses need to look after themselves more than if they worked a day shift schedule, and doing so will benefit their own health. Understanding the relationship between these variables and RN health and QOL as well as patient care and outcomes can stimulate future interventions to lessen the intensity and strain that comes with working the night shift.
- Subject:
- Nursing
- Creator:
- Gonzalez, Denisse
- Contributor:
- Valera A. Hascup, PhD, MSN, RN, CTN, CCES, DLC, Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 06/13/2023
- Date Modified:
- 06/13/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Description:
- As of 2019, the top 10% of earners possessed about 80% of stock market wealth. The next 10% owned 11% and the bottom 80% owned just 8% of total stock market wealth. These statistics indicate rampant inequality in favor of the highest earners as they own a significantly high concentration of wealth in the United States. Prevalent inequality and the pervasive dimensions of poverty among minorities directly affect their access to the resources they need the most. This paper discusses the connection between poverty, inequality, race, and access to resources. There is special attention placed on how these factors affect access to healthcare for the most vulnerable. Covid-19 played a big role in pulling back the curtain to show just how susceptible the poor were to the crisis and how higher earnings were better equipped to handle these circumstances.
- Subject:
- Economics
- Creator:
- Hymes, Courtney R., Jr.
- Contributor:
- Devin Rafferty, Ph.D., Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 06/13/2023
- Date Modified:
- 06/13/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Description:
- Social media is used by 302.25 million users in the United States today, with an average of 7.1 social media accounts per person (Ruby, 2023). 90% of our population uses social media every day and therefore are faced with a number of advertisements and sponsorships. Influencers are seen on all social media platforms promoting products and services to their followers and all who are interested. As a way to acknowledge this, it can be said that there is influence on the buying behavior of their followers. In order to understand this behavior, I will be conducting a survey on individual experiences with social media and influencers and purchase decisions after preparing a literature review on the state of social media as well as its usage through several approaches. By reaching a truly random sample, the guidance of influencers will be evaluated upon recognizing how users utilize different social media platforms.
- Subject:
- Business Management
- Creator:
- Prashad, Colleen
- Contributor:
- Marilu Marcillo, MBA, D.M., Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 06/13/2023
- Date Modified:
- 06/13/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper
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- Description:
- Blockchain technology is arguably one of the most significant technological innovations in recent memory. As a sophisticated digital record-keeping system, blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we conduct transactions and store data. In a world that demands greater transparency, effectiveness, efficiency, simplicity, and security, it is not surprising that technology is continuously evolving to meet these demands. From this, concepts such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, cyber security, and cryptocurrency have emerged. Many of us in our respective fields may know of concepts such as cryptocurrency via the media. However, some may not know the deeper details concerning cryptocurrency, especially the fact that blockchain technology serves as the basis for digital currencies like Bitcoin and the reason for their existence. Since blockchain’s inception in 2009, an immense appeal has been observed, and businesses are attempting to employ blockchain technology for a number of benefits. The primary purpose of this study is to investigate blockchain technology and its historical context, as well as provide a comprehensive analysis of its applications and limitations. This study will explore the potential of this transformative technology to bring benefits in a range of applications, as well as the challenges that need to be addressed in order to maximize its potential. Additionally, a brief overview of the possible implications of blockchain technology, if adopted within the accounting field, will be illustrated to outline what this means for the future and the business world.
- Subject:
- Accounting
- Creator:
- Gallinaro-Gale, Nicholas Felice
- Contributor:
- Brigid D'Souza, MBA, CPA, Thesis Advisor
- Owner:
- lsquillante@saintpeters.edu
- Publisher:
- Saint Peter's University
- Date Uploaded:
- 06/13/2023
- Date Modified:
- 06/13/2023
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- Resource Type:
- Research Paper